From Adjudication to Facilitation: How Arbitration Strengthened My Mediation Practice

While arbitration and mediation are inherently different in structure and purpose, my experience as an arbitrator has become a vital asset to my work as a mediator. It has equipped me with not only legal and procedural acumen but also with deeper insight into how parties evaluate risk, process conflict, and ultimately, resolve their disputes.

5 minute read | August 11, 2025 at 01:00 PM | By Lori Adelson